Coffee Culture
Perhaps it is our winter weather or the mentality of the natives, Portland is well know for its coffee culture. Yes, Starbucks started here in the Pacific Northwest, but since they went corporate, the locals prefer our locally owned coffee shops. You’ll find them in every neighborhood.
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Northwest/Nob Hill
World Cup Coffee & Tea
Can’t move more than a block before you get your morning double latte? Drag yourself across the street to our neighbors who actually roast their own beans right on site. You can sometimes smell the aroma from the hostel! They usually have a stack of daily papers from the local Oregonian to the NY Times sitting on the counter near the door for your reading pleasure. If you prefer, sink into one of their cozy chairs with your laptop or your favorite book. They’ve got yummy baked goodies, sandwiches, and decadent desserts, too. 1740 NW Glisan St., right across 18th Ave from the hostel. Receive a 10% discount when you show your HI-membership card.Coffee Time
It’s 1:00am and you’re wide awake. Why not stay up a little longer? This local coffeehouse, chess den, and venue for open mike readings stays open ‘til 2:30am. You can even sit outside under the heat lamps and watch the interesting nighttime characters pass by. 712 NW 21st Ave., go 3 blocks to 21st Ave, turn right, go 2.5 blocks; located between Irving and Johnson. Receive a free size upgrade on any drink when you show your HI membership card.Ken’s Artisan Bakery
They think they are French and you might too! The bakery reminds you of the classic and timeless boulangeries of Paris and their breads, pastries and sandwiches are to die for! 338 NW 21st Avenue (& NW Flanders Street) ~ 3 blocks from the hostel.Saint Cupcakes
Stumptown coffee and the cupcake of your life! On SW Morrison and 12th Avenue in downtown Portland. Buy one full size cupcake or 2 dot sized cupcakes and get a large coffee for free when you show your HI membership card!Coco Donuts
Amazingly fresh donuts old school style -the kind you grew up with! 709 SW 17th Ave. Buy 2 donuts and get 1 Free OR 1 Free Donut with the purchase of an espresso drink when you show your HI membership card!Vivace
A wide selection of delicious sweet or savory crepes, Stumptown coffee and espresso drinks in a cut and cozy renovated Victorian house. A perfect place to hang out and people watch. 2287 NW Pettygrove St.Anna Banana’s
Cute, electic, laid back, and good coffee. Vegan treats too! 1214 NW 21st Ave.Coffee House Northwest
Great ambience, and even better coffee. They have a menu of different brewing methods for your coffee. 1951 W Burnside St.Dragon Fly Coffeehouse
The warmth and comfort of a true coffeehouse. 24th & NW Thurman.Pearl/Oldtown
Backspace
A coffee house that knows how to merge art, music, excellent coffee and food. It is also Portland’s premier music venue for all ages shows. 115 NW 5th Ave, between NW Couch and NW Davis.Barista
All they do is serving exceptional coffee. 539 Northwest 13th Avenue.Urban Grind Coffee
Roasts their own coffee in-house, using a specially-modified small-batch Sivetz roaster. 911 Northwest 14th Avenue.Downtown
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
A Portland coffee roaster that revolutionized the coffee movement in Portland with its high quality standards. A must-do when you are visiting. The closest locations to the hostel are:128 SW 3rd Ave. (between SW Ash & Pine St.) and 1022 SW Stark St.